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ALBANY TODAY 

^ LBANY to-day is not only one of the most beautiful cities in 
America but also ranks in commercial and financial importance 
with cities many times its size. The city is desirably located 
on an elevated plateau on the west side of the Hudson river 
practically at the head of navigation on the Hudson, at the 
terminus of the Erie and Champlain canals and with unsur- 
passed railroad facilities. Albany now ranks third in wealth among the 
municipalities of the Empire State. 

For residential and commercial purposes there are but few cities in 
the country that offer the attractions of Albany. Its streets are broad and 
well paved, its climate extremely healthful. The winters are not severe 
nor are the summers uncomfortably hot. The death rate is low and the 
climate is dry and bracing. The business portion of the city is composed 
of handsome and substantial buildings and some of the finest bank and 
public buildings in the country are here to be found. Albany is a city of 
homes, having a very large percentage of house owners. 

Albany presents a thousand attractions to the student, patriot, states- 
man, wage earner, and greatest of all to that most practical of all philan- 
thropists, the enterprising capitalist seeking safe investment in real estate 
or in the establishment of productive industries. The manufacturing indus- 
tries of Albany are numerous and their products at the present time find a 
ready market all over the country as well as in foreign lands. The city 
abounds with excellent and convenient sites for manufactories which can be 
purchased at low prices. 

Rapid as the city's stride has been in the past decade the next genera- 
tion will see an extensive enlargement of her manufacturing industries and 
wholesale and retail business houses commensurate with the ambition of 
her citizens. 



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THE CAPITOL 




THE CAPITOL 

HE work of building the Capitol was actually begun on Decem- 
ber 9, 1867. The first stone in the foundation was laid on 
July 7, 1869. The corner stone was laid on June 24, 1871. 
The Capitol square contains 7.84 acres, the building itself is 
300 feet by 400 feet and covers a little over three acres. The 
walls are 108 feet high from the water table. The building 
is constructed of solid granite and has cost about $25,000,000. 

The Eastern approach is the main one. It provides for an entrance 
to both the first and second stories. This approach extends out from the 
building a distance of 166 feet 7 inches. A driveway from State street 
and Washington avenue passes through an archway forming a porte-cocherp, 
and providing a carriage entrance to the first story. 

The Executive Chambers are in the south-east corner on the second 
floor. The main room is 60 feet long by 40 feet wide. The walls are 
wainscoted with mahogany to a height of 15 feet and covered between this 
and the ceiling with hangings of Spanish leather. Upon the walls hang 
portraits of many Governors of the State. 

The Senate Chamber is on the third floor. The walls are of Knox- 
ville marble and in places paneled with ^lexican onyx. A gold paneled 

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frieze is carried around the upper part of the room and the ceiling is 
framed in massive carved beams of oak. 

The Assembly Chamber on the third floor is 84 feet by 140 feet in 
size, including the galleries. The ceiling is supported by four massive 
pillars, four feet in diameter made of rich Tennessee marble. The walls 
are of sandstone. 

The Court of Appeals is in the south-east corner of the third floor. 
It is finished in quartered red oak, timbered ceilings of the same material 
with carved beams and deep recessed panels. On the west side of the 
room is a recessed fireplace, the recess being lined with Sienna marble, 
with a bench on either side of the same material. The lintel over the fire- 
place is also of Sienna marble richly carved. Resting on the lintel is a 
large panel composed of choice specimens of Mexican onyx. The judges' 
bench is exquisitely carved. The room contains many portraits of judges 
of the court. 

The Great Western Staircase is one of the most beautiful staircases 
in the world. The height is lip feet and the space occupied is 76 feet 
10 inches by 69 feet 10 inches. The material used is mostly Corsehill 
freestone, the steps are of Medina freestone. 

The carvings on the staircase are exceedingly elaborate and beautiful. 
It is lighted by an immense glazed dome at the top and also by 2400 
incandescent lights. It cost upward of $2,000,000. 

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STATE HALL 

OMPLETED in 1842 at a cost of $350,000. It is built in the 
Greek style of architecture; its classic front with its great 
white columns of stone and the deep portico reminds one of 
the pictures of Greek temples. The building is all of white 
stone from the Sing Sing quarries. The ceilings of the base- 
ment and two principal stories are groined arches. It also 
contains a remarkable stairway built of white stone. The building is used 
as headquarters for several of the State departments. From an architec- 
tural standpoint this building is considered one of the three most perfect 
in the country. 

LOCATED — On Eagle street, between Pine and 
Steuben streets, facing Academy 
park. 

THE STATE ARMORY 

A modern well arranged armory. Cost about $200,000. The drill 
shed is 170 x 240 feet. The Armory is Headquarters Tenth Infantry N. G. 
N. Y. and Troop B Cavalry. In the basement there is a mess hall with 
a seating capacity of 400 and a fully equipped kitchen. 

LOCATED — On Washington Avenue, corner of 

Lark street. 
REACHED — By Pine Hills, Delaware Avenue 

or West Albany trolley. 

CITY BUILDING 

This building is of the Lombardic style of architecture, ornamented 
with a Mansard roof. It is built of faced brick faced with Lake Champlain 
limestone. It cost $200,000. The building contains the City and Police 
courts, is headquarters for the Department of Public Safety and the second 
precinct Police Station, also the offices of the Commissioner of Charities. 
The fire alarm system is also located in the building. This is one of the 
most modern and complete Fire Alarm Systems in the country. 

LOCATED — On South Pearl street corner of 
Howard street. 



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STATE EDUCATION BUILDING 

exceedingly attractive building, four stories and basement. 
The materials used on the front and ends are for the most 
part white marble, terra cotta and dark granite. 

The building will contain offices for the Board of Regents 
and Department of Education. The State Library with an 
attractive reading room and a stock room capable of accommodating 
2,000,000 volumes and the State Museum which will contain the State 
collections in geolog}^, mineralogy, paleontology, arclieology, botany and 
zoology. There will also be a large auditorium in the building. Several 
large and attractive mural paintings will adorn the walls. 

LOG A TED — On Washington Avemie opposite the 
Capitol. 

GOVERNMENT BUILDING 

Corner Broadway and State street. Cost about $700,000. Contains 
Federal offices and courts. Post Office, United States Weather Bureau, 
offices of the Survevor of Customs and a bonded warehouse. 



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THE CITY HALL 

HANDSOME gothic building built of reddish granite. It cost 

$325,000 including furnishings. The tower is 202 feet high 

and is divided into 12 stories for the storing of records. In 

the Common Council Chamber is a very valuable collection of 

portraits of governors of the State. The original city charter, 

granted July 22, 1686, by " Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant and 

Governor of the Province of New York and Dependencies in America under 

His Most Sacred Majesty, James the Second," is carefully preserved in 

this building. 

LOCATED — On Eagle street, between Maiden 
Lane and Pine street. Facing Cap- 
itol and Academy parks. 

MERIDIAN 

The true astronomical meridian of Albany is indicated by a strip of 
marble running diagonally across the sidewalk at Eagle street and Maiden 
Lane. A bronze tablet on the Maiden Lane corner of the City Hall explains 
its object. 

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ALL SAINTS CATHEDRAL 

(Episcopal) 

FINE specimen of Gothic architecture. Contains some beautiful 
windows and magnificent Mosaic work. The Stalls bear the 
date 1636 and came from an old church in Bruges. They are 
the work of monks and contain many quaint carvings of Scrip- 
ture scenes. The Bishop's staff is very interesting, the upper 
part of it, which is more than a thousand years old, being made 
of wood which once formed a part of the refectory of a monastery, founded 
by St. Augustine in Canterbury during the seventh century. The cathedral 
also contains a large organ. Seats 2400. 

LOCA TED — Corner Swan and Elk streets. 

REACHED — By Fine Hills, Delaware avenue 
and West Albany trolleys. Leave 
car at Washington avenue and 
South Sivan street. Walk north. 



CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE 
CONCEPTION 

(Roman Catholic) 

A fine specimen of Gothic architecture. The towers reach a height of 
210 feet. The stained glass windows are very beautiful, the five altars are 
adorned with statuary and enriched with relics, and the handsomely painted 
stations of the cross add to the beauty of the interior. The cathedral has 
a fine chime of bells. The building was dedicated in 1852, has a seating 
capacity of 2500 and cost $180,000. 

LOCA TED — On Eagle street, hetvwen Madison 
avenue and .Jefferson street. 

REACHED^By Belt Line (A) trolley. Leave 
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AlBANY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 



ALBANY COUNTY BUILDING 



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^ 1" ^ ONG the frontier church of the province, St. Peter's is second 

only to old Trinitj^ in age. First church erected in 1715. The 
present edifice was completed in 1859- The impressive tower 
is 180 feet high and is known as one of the most striking and 
elaborate examples of P'rench Gothic on the continent. The 
church contains many interesting things. The chief treasure 
is the Queen Anne communion plate bearing the date of 1712. The church 
also contains some exceptionally fine specimens of stained glass windows 
and a beautiful mosaic floor. An exceptionally fine chime of bells, includ- 
ing the famous Queen Anne bell, is in the tower. 

LOCA TED — Comer State street and Lodge 
streets. 



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CHURCHES 




LB ANY has always been noted for its many beautiful houses of 
worship. It is doubtful if any American city of equal size 
can show as many striking churches at this time as Albany. 
There are churches representing almost every religious belief. 
In many there are handsome windows or attractive memorials, 
and all are worthy of a visit. In nearly every instance, how- 
ever, except the Cathedrals, St Peter's church and the Roman Catholic 
churches, the buildings are closed during the week and can only be seen on 
Sundays or upon application to the Sexton. A few of the more interesting 
churches are: 

St. Mary's Church (Roman Catholic). Located at Pine and Lodge 
streets. The present structure is the third to be erected on the site. The 
original, built in 1797, was the first Roman Catholic church in the city and 
the second in the State. 

Temple Beth Emeth, corner Lancaster and South Swan streets, has 
one of the handsomest auditoriums in the country, the exterior is also 
exceedingly attractive. 

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Madison Avenue Reformed Church, corner Madison avenue and 
South Swan street, contains several beautiful specimens of stained glass 
windows, a fine favril glass lantern and Italian marble font. In the church 
can also be seen foundation stones of old church, which stood at the foot 
of State street, and which was demolished in 1806. Date on these stones 
1715. Also the Voorzinger's desk used in old church until 1835. The 
weather cock on the ventilating tower of this church was formerly on the 
Old Dutch Church at the foot of State street, and came from Holland in 
1656. It is made of beaten brass and bears the marks of three bullets. 
This church was originally united with the First Reformed and was organ- 
ized in 1642. 

First Reformed Church, corner North Pearl and Monroe streets. 
Building erected in 17.99- Contains the old pulpit, liour glass, Bible and 
communion service that were brought from Holland in 1656 and used in 
the old State Street Church. It also has the church charter, granted in 
1720. 

St. Joseph's Church (Roman Catholic), corner Ten Broeck and Sec- 
ond streets^ is another handsome church. 

St. Paul's Church (EpiscojDal), Lancaster street, has a handsome 
interior, fine stained glass windows, a beautiful piece of Mosaic work and 
several memorials. 

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THE ALBANY INSTITUTE AND HISTORICAL AND ART SOCIETY 

ALBANY INSTITUTE AND HISTORICAL 
AND ART SOCIETY 

RIGINALLY organized and given a charter in 1793. The 
oldest of all organizations for the conduct of its line of work 
— Art, Science, History and Literature — in the State of New 
York. 

The building contains many valuable articles. The collec- 
tion of paintings given to the society by J. Townsend Lansing 
cover completely the Avails of the main saloon. One room is filled with a 
rare collection of old china, another with the work of Erastus Douw Palmer, 
the celebrated sculptor. The Corning collection of rare butterflies and 
moths is another attractive exhibit. There can also be seen choice bric-a- 
brac, antique furniture, ancient documents, rare autograph letters and 
books, and Colonial, Dutch and foreign antiques. 

LOCATED — 1'7 Waxhington arenve. 

REACHED — By Pine Hills, Delaware avenne 
and West Albany trolleys. Leave 
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HE oldest institution in the world for the higher education of 
women. Founded in ISli. It has occupied several buildings, 
moving into its present well-equipped home in 1892. 

LOCATED — 166 Washuigton avenue. 

REACHED— By Pins Hills, West Alhany and 
Delavmre avenue trolleys. Cars stop 
in front of school. 



ST. AGNES SCHOOL 

An Episcopal School for girls^ founded in 1870. It occupies an 
honored position as one of the best American church schools for girls. 

LOCATED — Oil, Elk street, between Hawk and 
Stcan streets. 

BEACHED— By Pine Hills. West Alhany and 
Delaware avenue trolleys. Leave 
carat Washington avenue and Hawk 
street. Walk one block noi-th. 



THE ALBANY^ ACADEMY 

A military school for boys. Incorporated in 1813. A most attractive 
brown freestone building erected in 1815 at a cost of $90,000. In this 
building Joseph Henry first demonstrated the practical use of the magnetic 
telegraph. The well-known Bullion's grammars were written and first used 
as text-books in this building. T. Romeyn Beck, who created the science of 
medical jurisprudence, was one of the principals of the academy. 

LOCA TED — Facing A cademy park between La- 
fayette and Elk streets. 

THE ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE 

The medical department of Union University. Organized 1838. Be- 
came a part of Union University in 1873. The building occupied by the 
college was completed in 1817. The college laboratories are complete. It 
also has a large and fine museum. 

LOCATED — Ott Eagle Street, between Lancaster 
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nades. The buildings are Colonial in general effect, principally 
of Caledonia face brick with decorative terra cotta and Indiana 
limestone trimmings. In the center of the group is the College 
building, which is 72 x 176 feet in size and three stories high. 
To the left is the science building, 108 x 146 feet, and to the 
right the Auditorium, 70x102 feet. The college prepares teachers for 
secondary normal and training schools whose intellectual attainments shall 
be as high and as broad as are demanded of any teachers in the State. 

The college also instructs teachers in the domestic arts and sciences. 
The special departments for this work are splendidly' equipped. 

LOCA TE1> — Corner Wegtern arentte, Roh'tn street 
and Wanhington avenue. 

REACHED — By West Albany trolleys. Leave 
car at Central avenue and Robin 
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VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS 

HE two vocational schools are models of their kind, and have 
attracted much attention. The subjects taught consist of (dur- 
ing the first two years) reading, writing, arithmetic, grammar, 
spelling, drafting, shopwork, and history for the boys, while 
the work of the girls replaces drafting and shopwork by 
cooking, sewing and drawing, the latter of which consists of 
mechanical drafting of patterns, stencilling, and dressmaking design. The 
first two years' course for the girls aims to make of them practical, efficient 
homemakers. 

The subjects contained in the advanced course consists of English, 
shop mathematics, composition, machine design, industrial history, sheet 
metal work, pattern making, etc., for the boys, and dressmaking, millinery, 
stenography, etc., for the girls. 

LOCA TED — In School ;,'5. On Morion avenue. 

RE A CHED — By Delaware avenue trolley. Leave 
carat Delaware and Morton areniies 
and walk ea«t. 

LOCATED— In School iVo. 6. At 105 Second 
street. 

REACHED — By Arbor Hill trolley. Leave car 
at Livingston avenue and Thornton 
street. Walk south to Second street. 

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^ r-r% I HE educational work carried on in Albany is the outgrowth of a 
I system of long standing which has broadened and strength- 
ened with each succeeding j^ear. There are in the city a num- 
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important of these are- — 



Albany Law School — The law department of Union University. Located 
at 239 State street. 

Albany College of Pharmacy — A department of Union University. 
Located at 43-45 Eagle street. 

Albany Business College — Located at 83 North Pearl street. 

Christian Brothers Academy — Located corner Lodge and Howard streets. 

Academy of the Holy Names — Located corner Madison avenue and Robin 
street. 

Albany School for the Oral Instruction of the Deaf — Located at 98 
Pine avenue, north. 

Academy of the Sacred Heart — Located at Kenwood. 

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HE public schools of Albany bear a high reputation in the State 
for excellence in breadth of opportunity, high standards of 
scholarship and in the development of good citizens. Nearly 
all of the buildings are modern and well equipped. Text- 
books and school supplies are furnished to the pupils without 
cost. A new High School building is being erected. 
In addition to the High School there are 22 elementary schools. 
In 1882 a Teachers' Training School was organized. This is a part 
of the public school system; graduates are placed on merit list from which 
city teachers are chosen. 



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An imposing brick edifice located in a wooded eminence in the south 
part of the city. The building and grounds are exceedingly handsome. 
The building was erected in 1866 at a cost of $200,000. 

REACHED — By trolley on South Pearl street 
marked Ketnrood. 

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HERE are in Albany 12 libraries (including branches), these not 
including the State Librar^^, These libraries contain upwards 
of 525,000 volumes. 

The larger libraries are: 

Young Men's Association Library, located in Harmanus 
Bleecker Hall, Washington avenue near Lark street. 

The Pruyn Library, located in an attractive building at the corner of 
North Pearl street and Clinton avenue. 

The Catholic Union Library, located at the corner of Hudson avenue and 
Eagle street. 

The Albany Free Library at 324 South Pearl street, with a branch at 
244 Ontario street. 



There are also libraries located in the three buildings of the Young 
Men's Christian Association, at the Young Women's Christian Association, 
the High School and the Albany Institute and Historical and Art Society. 

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THE DUDLEY OBSERVATORY 

HE present building was first occupied in May, 1893. It cost 
about $40,000, and its equipment is valued at $30,000. It is 
built on property owned by the city and under park care. It 
contains the Olcott meridian circle (one of the finest and best 
known in the world). The Pruyn equatorial telescope (a 12- 
inch glass) equipped for photography, also several smaller 
telescopes. A Schentz calculating engine (one of the only two ever made). 
During recent years the observatory has been one of the most active con- 
tributors to original investigations in the United States. 

LOCATED — On Lake avenue south of Madison 
avenue, 

REACHED— By Pine Hill or Belt Line (A) 
trolleys. Leave car at Lake avenue 
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CLUBS 




HE clubs of Albany add greatly to the social side of the life of 
the city. 

A number of the clubs are housed in commodious buildings, 
while others meet in rented rooms. 

The Country Club, on Western Turnpike, has a most 
attractive home with spacious grounds. 



The Fort Orange Club, at 110 Washington avenue, occupies a com- 
modious building. 

The University Club, corner Washington avenue and Dove street, 
has a building splendidly adapted for club j^urposes. 

The Albany Club has a fine building at 102 State street. 

The Adelphi Club, at 134 State street, has a most convenient home. 

The Knights of Columbus occupy a finely equipped building at 131 
North Pearl street. 

The Aurania Club has a commodious building at 25 South Allen street. 
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THE BURNS STATUE 

Washington Park. Unveiled September 30,1888. The Mary 
MePherson legacy provided for a monument to Robert Burns 
as should be worthy of the man, an ornament to the park, 
and an honor to the land of Mary's birth. The sculptor who 
wrought this marvel of art was Charles Calverley, an Albanian 
by birth. 
The bronze figure of the poet rests on an immense block of Aberdeen 
granite, the sides of which are ornamented by four bronze panels in bas- 
relief representing four distinguishing features of Burns' poetry. Tarn 
O'Shanter's ride. The Plowman's Bard, the Cotter's Saturday Night, and 
the figures of two Scots drinking healths. It is a statue which pleases alike 
the popular fancy and the artistic taste. The casual spectator sees in it 
everything to admire; the connoisseur nothing with which to find fault. 



LOCA TED — Near Hudson avenue entrance to 
Washington Park. 

REACHED— By Pine Hill and Belt Line (A) 
trolleys. Leave carat Willett street 
and Madison avenue. 



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The king fountain, MOSES smiting the ROCK" — WASHINGTON PARK 

THE KING FOUNTAIN 

" Moses Smiting the Rock " 

N Washington Park. The idea of the fountain originated with 
Col. Henry L. King, who left the sum of $10,000 to his execu- 
tors for the purpose of erecting a fountain to the memory of 
his father, Rufus H. King. By a special understanding be- 
tween the donor and his brother a second $10,000 was added, 
which, by careful investments, was increased to $30,000. The 
designer was J. Massey Rhind. 

On the top of a massive rock foundation stands the commanding figure 
of Moses, reaching a height of 30 feet above the basin. Four smaller 
figures adorn the sides of the rock, one a woman with a child representing 
infancy, a second a maiden who stands as a representative of youth, the 
third a soldier who represents manhood, and the fourth an old man repre- 
senting old age. The figures are all drinking the water which flows from 
the rock and finds its way to the lake which forms a most beautiful setting 

for the fountain. 

LOCATED — In Washington park near Madison 
at^emie and Lexington avenue. 

REACHED— By the Pine Hill and Belt Line (A) 
trolleys. Leave car at Madison 
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PATH BY THE LAKE — WASHINGTON PARK 

WASHINGTON PAKK 

HIS park has been called one of the most beautiful in the country. 
It covers nearly 90 acres. There are three miles of driveways 
and six miles of walks. The lake covers an area of six acres. 
The flower and foliage beds are exceedingly beautiful, also 
the aquatic plants and flowers to be found in the east end of 
the lake. 

LOCA TED — In the square hounded by State street, 
Willett street, Madison avenue and 
Lake avenue. 

REACHED— By Pine Hill and Belt Line (A) 
trolleys. Delaware avenue and 
West Albany cars pass within a 
block of the Park. 



PLAY GROUNDS 

There are three play grounds in the city, all are managed by the 
Mothers' Club. The first one, located in Beaver Park, was opened in 1900. 
The other two are located in Dudley Park and at Riverside Park. 

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HERE are in the city 17 i^arks beside Washington Park. These 
parks contain over 216 acres. Most of them are small and are 
located in dift'erent sections of the city, making attractive 
breathing spots. The larger of these parks is Beaver Park, 
which contains about 80 acres, also an attractive driveway built 
through the rocky bed of an old stream. One of the children's 
playgrounds is located in this park. The view from the park is particu- 
larly fine, one can see the lower section of the city, glimpses of the river 
and the green hills beyond. Delaware avenue cars pass this park. 

Beaver Park 

LOG A TED — On Delaware avenue, between Park 
and Morton avenues. 

RE A CHED — By Delaware avenue trolleys. 



THE FILTRA'ITON PLANT 

Albany has one of the largest and best filtration plants in the country. 
The water is pumped from the river to a settling reservoir having an area 
of 5 acres and a depth of 9 feet. From this it passes to the filter beds, 
when it filters through four feet of clean white sand and three feet of 
gravel. The purified water passes into a storage reservoir thence to the 
pumping station at Quackenbush street, where it is forced to the distribut- 
ing reservoirs. The plant covers 5 6-10 acres and is capable of furnishing 
24,000,000 gallons of filtered water every 24 hours. 

LOCA TED — In the northern part of the city, 
adjo'mmg the Lumber District. 

REACHED — By North Albany or Troy trolleys. 
Leave car at Broadway and North 
street and walk east crossing the 
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BOULEVARDS 

^ LBANY has a fine system of boulevards, there being in this 
system about ^5 acres under park care. The most attractive 
is the Manning boulevard, located in the western section of the 
city and reached by the Pine Hills trolleys. This boulevard 
is arranged with a driveway in the center, a bridle path on 
either side and a walk on the outer sides of the bridle paths. 

Between the roadway bridle paths and walks are lawns and rows of stately 

elm trees. 




THE pp:nitentiary 

Located in center of park of 12 acres facing Delaware avenue. 
Erected in 1845. Originally quite a noted prison containing 650 cells. 
Many Federal and State prisoners, including those under life sentence, 
were confined within the walls. Now used only as a county and city 
prison for short-term prisoners. 



HE A CHED — By Delaware avenue trolleys. 

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SOME STATE STREET BANKS 



THE BANKS 




HE Banks of Albany are noted throughout the country. They 
are exceptionally strong, making the city a famous banking 
center. There are five banks of discount and two Trust com- 
panies with a combined capital of $3,250,000, also seven Sav- 
ings banks. 



The New York State National Bank, at 69 State street, occupies 
the oldest building in the United States, erected and used continuously for 
banking purposes (1803). The interior is wainscoted with a beautiful 
veined Greek marble, and Corinthian pilasters of the same marble divide 
the walls into panels. A large skylight of amber-colored glass lights the 
room. The Directors' room is particularly attractive, the chief feature 
being a marble mantel. This mantel was found in Rome and probably 
dates back to the year 1550. 

National Commercial Bank — 58 State street. Built in the early 
Roman style of architecture. The interior is lined with selected Dorset 
marble and is very beautiful. 



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Albany Savings Bank — Corner North Pearl street and Maiden Lane. 
Built of Hallowell granite. The main banking room is lined with a pure 
white statuary marble and lighted by an immense glass dome. At one end 
of the room may be seen an allegorical picture in mosaic, representing 
" Thrift and Prosperity." 

National Savings Bank— 70 State street. The building combines 
rare beauty of design with utility and convenience. The facade is of solid 
marble selected for its delicacy of color as being the purest white obtainable 
in the United States. The lobby is finished in Parvannozza (Italian) 
marble of a warm creamy tint. 

All of the bank buildings are exceedingly attractive and well worth a 
visit. 

First National Bank — 35 State street. 

Mechanics' and Farmers' Bank — Corner State and James streets. 

Albany Trust Company — Corner State street and Broadway. 

Union Trust Company — i7 State street. 

Home Savings Bank — 13 North Pearl street. 

Albany County Bank — Corner State and South Pearl streets. 

Albany City Savings Institution — 100 State street. 

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THE STATE ARMORY 

HOSPITALS 

LBANY has reason to be proud of her commodious and splendidly 
equipped hospitals. 

The Albany Hospital, New Scotland avenue. Built on 
the pavilion plan, covers l6 acres. Connected with it is an 
Insane pavilion, a building for contagious diseases, an isolated 
building for Smallpox cases, and a Tuberculosis pavilion. 

The Homeopathic Hospital, 161 North Pearl street. A new and 
modern hospital, equipped with the latest appliances. 

St. Peter's Hospital, corner Broadway and North Ferry street. 
Splendidly equipped for the care of the sick. 

Child's Hospital, corner Elk and Hawk streets. For the care of any 
suffering child that can be helped by hospital treatment. 

Albany Hospital for Incurables, Kenwood Heights. For the care 
of special cases. Adjoining the hospital is a modern Tuberculosis hospital. 

The city has several free dispensaries, some located at the hospitals and 
others in different sections of the city. 

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THE EXECUTIVE MANSION 




THE EXECUTIVE MANSION 

ROPERTY purchased by the State in 1877. The building is 
exceedingly attractive, standing, as it does, well back from the 
street on a commanding and beautiful site. The interior 
arrangements are most convenient and splendidly adapted 
for the holding of large receptions and dinners. Not open for 
visitors. 

LOCA TED — On Eagle Street, corner of Elm street. 

REACHED— By Belt Line (A) trolley. Leave 
car corner Hamilton and Eagle 
streets. Walk two blocks south. 



MEMORIAL TABLETS 

During the celebration of Albany's two hundredth anniversary in 1886 
a series of bronze tablets were erected to mark the sites of the old land- 
marks, locate interesting places and record the ancient names of streets. 
There were 42 of these tablets, which will be found in different sections of 
the city. 

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ALBANY FROM ACROSS THE RIVER 




THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN 
ASSOCIATION 

CCUPIES a well-equipped building at the corner of North Pearl 
and Steuben streets. It is in the Romanesque style of archi- 
tecture, with a high jiitched roof broken by two gables and 
two dormer windows. This is the central association. There 
are two branches, the Railroad Y. M. C. A. at Broadway and 
the Railroad Y. M. C. A. at Watervliet avenue. 



THE YOUNG WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN 
ASSOCIATION 

Occupies a building at Steuben and Lodge streets. It is an exceed- 
ingly convenient and comfortable house, splendidly equipped, and has a few 
guest chambers for the accommodation of women. 



THE CATHOLIC UNION 

Located in Union Hall, corner of Eagle street and Hudson avenue. 
The building was originally the State Armory and was built to look like 
an old castle with five towers. 



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ALBANY ORPHAN ASYLUM 

HE Albany Orphan Asj'lum has one of the finest and best- 
equipped group of buildings in the country. The asylum is 
arranged on the cottage plan, four attractive cottages, each 
two stories in height, house the children. Each cottage is 
conducted as a home under the suioervision of a " house mother." 
A home for the superintendent and teachers forms a part 
of the group, which is completed by a commodious Administration build- 
ing which contains the Superintendent's office, school rooms and a large 

auditorium. 

LOCATED — On New Scutlaud aremie at the junc- 
ture of Lake aremie. 

RE A CHED—Bij Pine Ililh- or Belt Line (A J cars. 
Leave earn at Madiion and Lake 
avetiw's and iralk south. 



The two other important orphan asylums are St. Vincent's Male 
Orphan Asylum at 391 Western avenue and St. Vincent's Female Orphan 
Asylum at 106 Elm street. 

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THE PUBLIC MARKET 

NE of the interesting places in Albany, especially in the early 
morning, is the Public Market. Here the farmers from all 
the surrounding territory come with the products of their farms. 
The market covers a site 250 by 300 feet and is paved with 
asphalt and will easily accommodate 350 teams. Opened for 
use in 1889. 

LOCATED — On Hudson avenue. Grand and 
Beaver streets. 

REACHED — Belt Line (A) trolleys pass the 
Market. 



HAWK STREET VIADUCT 

Connecting the north and middle hills at Hawk street, opened in ISQO. 
The viaduct has a length of 986 feet and is 79 feet high at its highest 
point. A fine view of a part of the city, the river, Rensselaer and the hills 
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ALBANY FIRE DEPARTMENT — STEAMER HOUSE NO. 10 

FIRE DEPARTMENT 

LBANY has a highly efficient Fire Department, first organized 
in 1706. The present department was established in 1867. 

One of the most approved fire alarm systems, connected 
with 239 fire alarm stations located throughout the city, 201 
are street boxes and 38 are private boxes, enables the members 
of the department to reach the scene of a fire within a few 
minutes after the sounding of an alarm. The steamer and truck houses are 
nearly all modern and well equipped buildings. The department is 
equipped with 11 steamers, 10 combination chemical engines and hose 
wagons, 4 aerial fire trucks and 1 city fire truck. There are in the service 
1 chief, 3 permanent assistant chiefs, l63 permanent and 32 call men. 
Visitors are alwaj's welcome at any of the steamer or truck houses. 

POLICE DEPARTMENT 

Albany has an efficient Police Department. There are five precincts, 
each having a modern station house. The Bureau of Police has: — 1 chief, 
7 captains, 15 sergeants, 131 patrolmen including detectives, court officers 
and mounted men, 1 surgeon, 1 matron, 5 station houses, 1 police stable- 
man, 2 police patrol drivers, 2 veteran captains, 2 veteran sergeants, 4 vet- 
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PUBLIC BATHS 

HERE are three public baths in Albany supported by the city, 
and located in different sections. Each building contains a 
large swimming pool, shower baths and tub baths. Special 
hours are reserved for women. 
Public Bath No. 1 — Located at 665 Broadway. 
Public Bath No. 2 — Located at 9i Fourth avenue. Reached by trolleys 
running south on South Pearl street marked Kenwood or Second avenue. 
Public Bath No. 3 — Located at 378 Central avenue. Reached by West 
Albany trolleys. 

BENDER LABORATORY 

A modern, well-equipped building, three stories in height, for general 
laboratory and research work. Its service includes examination of speci- 
mens for the diagnosis of infectious diseases, work for coroner's physicians 
and the teaching of undergraduate students many fundamental principles 
of modern medicine. 

LOCATED— On Lake arenve. 

REACHED— By Pin a Hills trolleys. Leave car 
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MASONIC TEMPLE 

^ OCATED corner Maiden Lane and Lodge street. It is four 
stories high, in the Renaissance style of architecture, and is 
built of a fine quality of Westerley granite. It lias an impos- 
ing arched entrance, flanked on both sides b}^ massive symbolic 
columns surmounted by granite globes. The interior is exceed- 
ingly handsome. On the site of this building stood the first 

Masonic lodge house in America, the cornerstone of which was laid on May 

12, 1768. 



ODD FELLOWS HALL 

Located corner Lodge and Howard streets. It is a large four story 
brick building. The arrangements are exceedingly convenient. One of the 
features of the building is a large hall with stage. 



CEMETERIES 

Three very beautiful burial grounds are located four miles north of 
the city. The Albany Rural Cemetery, St. Agnes Cemetery (Roman 
Catholic) and Beth Emeth Cemetery (Jewish). They adjoin each other. 
A number of beautiful monuments can be found in these cemeteries some 
of which are noted the world over. 

RE A CHI'W — Ihj Troy trolleys, hy Belt Line locah 
for Troy and hy a rery attractive 
drive. 



LUMBER DISTRICT 

Albany is probably the oldest, and at one time was the largest, lumber 
market in the United States. It is still an interesting spot to visit. 

REACHED— By North Albany or Troy trolleys. 
Leave car at Broadway and North 
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FIRST REFORMED CHURCH 
ERECTED 1799 



VAN RENSSELAER MANOR HOUSE 
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^ OST of the ancient buildings have been razed to make way for 
modern improvements. A few still remain. 

The Van Rensselaer Manor House Office Building 

was erected in 1666. It is located on Broadway near Tivoli 

street and can be reached by North Albany and Troy trolleys. 

The Schuyler Mansion, erected 1760-61. Located at 

the head of Schuyler street and reached by trolleys on South Pearl street 

marked Kenwood or Second avenue. It has just been purchased by the 

State and will be used as a museum. 

First Reformed Church, North Pearl and Monroe streets. Erected 
1799. 

The Ten Broeck Mansion, corner Ten Broeck street and Livingston 
avenue. Erected 1798. Reached by the Arbor Hill trolleys. Used as a 
private residence. 

Across the river in Rensselaer, and reached by the Broadway Rensse- 
laer cars, is the celebrated " Fort Cralo," built about l6i2. In it " Yankee 
Doodle " is said to have been written. It is the oldest continuously inhab- 
ited dwelling in the United States. It is owned by the Daughters of the 
American Revolution. 

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INFORMATION 

EAILEOADS 
All steam railroads entering Albany use the Union Station on Broadway, between 
Steuben and Columbia streets. 

TROLLEYS 

All interurban trolleys start from the corner of Broadway and State street. 

The Schenectady Railway, with connections at Schenectady over the Fonda, 
Johnstown and Gloversville Railway, for Amsterdam, Fonda, Johnstown and Glovers- 
ville, also direct to Ballston and Saratoga. 

The United Traction Co. to Troy, Watervliet and Cohoes, with connections at 
Troy over the Hudson Valley Railway, for Mechanicville, Round Lake, Ballston, 
Saratoga, Stillwater, Schuylerville, Greenwich, Fort Edward, Hudson Falls, Glens 
Falls, Lake George and Warren sburg. 

The Albany and Southern Railway for Hudson and intermediate points. 

STEAMBOATS 

The Hudson River Day Line, foot of Hamilton street. Day line to New York. 

The Hudson Navigation Co. (People's Line), Steamboat Square, adjoining Broad- 
way, south of Hamilton street. Night line for New York. 

The Manhattan Line, foot of Columbia street. Night line to New York. 

The Capital City Line, foot of Mulberry street. Night line to New York. 

The Newburgh Line, foot of Hamilton street. For Newburgh and intermediate 
landings. 

The Catskill Line, foot of Hamilton street, 
landings. 

The New Baltimore Line, foot of Hamilton street 
mediate landings. 

The Troy Line, foot of Maiden Lane. For Troy. 

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THEATEES 

Harmanus Bleecker Hall, Washington avenue, near Lark street. 

Proctor's, 43 South Pearl street. 

The Empire, 102 State street. 

The Majestic, 47 South Pearl street. 

HOTELS 

Albany has within her borders a number of modern hotels where everything is of 
the best and highest standard. 

There are also a very large number of comfortable rooming and boarding houses, 
a list of which can be found at the Albany Chamber of Commerce, 95 State street. 

SOME TROLLEY RIDES 

Note. — "E" on the right, "L" on the left. 

No. 1. BELT LINE (Car Marked "A" m Circle) 
Take car going north on Pearl street at corner of Pearl and State streets. Eemain 
on car, coming back to point of starting. This car passes: Home Savings Bank, R. 
Albany Savings Bank, L. One of the retail shopping districts. The Delaware and 
Hudson Building, L. Young Men 's Christian Association, L. First Eef ormed Church, 
L. Knights of Columbus Home, li. Pruyn Library, E. Clinton Square Presbyterian 
Church, L. Turning into Clinton avenue, looking north, the Homeopathic Hospital, B. 
Looking north on Ten Broeck street, St. Joseph's Eoman Catholic Church, E. On 
Clinton avenue: Tabernacle Baptist Church, E. At Hawk street, looking south. 
Hawk Street Viaduct, L. The Capitol, L. State Education Building, L. St. Agnes' 
School, L. (On Clinton avenue) Hook and Ladder Co. No. 2, L. Public School No. 7, E. 
Looking south at Northern Boulevard, Viaduct, L. (On Clinton avenue) Lutheran 
Tabernacle, E. St. Luke 's Methodist Episcopal Church, E. Grace Episcopal Church, L. 
Hope Baptist Church, E. Home of the Friendless, E. Notice parkway in center of 
street as car turns into Quail street. Car barns, E. Eeformed Episcopal Church, E. 
Notice handsome rows of trees in crossing Western avenue. New York Telephone Co., 
West Exchange, E. Turning into Madison avenue, Christian Science Church, E. 
Washington Park, L. Academy of the Holy Names, E. Looking through opening at 
right, buildings of the Albany Hospital. Turning into Lark street. Dana Park and 
Fountain, E. Public School No. 24, E. Looking down Madison avenue. Fourth Pre- 
cinct Police Station, E. Public School No. 11, E. (On Lark street) School for Cer- 
tified Nurses, L. Turning into Hamilton street, African Methodist Episcopal Church, 
L. At South Swan street, looking south, Madison Avenue Eeformed Church, 
E. At Eagle street, looking south. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Eoman 
Catholic, E. Looking north. Catholic Union, L. (On Hamilton street) Church of the 
Holy Cross, Eoman Catholic, E. Turning into Grand street, looking down Hamilton 
street. Church of the Assumption, Eoman Catholic, E. Turning into Hudson avenue. 
Public Market, L. Turning into South Pearl street. Majestic Theatre, L. Proctor's 
Theatre, L. City Building, L. Globe Hotel, L. Albany County Bank, E. 

No. 2. PINE HILLS 
Take car at corner of State street and Broadway. This car passes: Albany 
Trust Company, E. First National Bank, E. The Hampton, L. Union Trust Com- 
pany, E. National Commercial Bank, L. National Savings Bank, L. Mechanics' 

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and Farmers' Bank, B. New York State National Bank, 7?. Albany County Bank, L. 
Globe Hotel, L. Albany City Savings Institution, L. The Ten Eyck, B. Empire 
Theatre, L. Albany Club, L. Albany County Building, B. St. Peter's Church, Epis- 
copal, B. Agricultural and Geological Hall, L. Adelphi Club, L. The Civic Centre, 
Capitol and Academy Parks, the City Hall, B. The State Hall, B. High School, B. 
Albany Academy, B. Looking south across park on State street. Calvary Baptist 
Church, L. The Capitol, L. State Education Building, B. Looking north over Swan 
street. All Saints' Cathedral, B. Fort Orange Club, L. Lathrop Memorial, L. Albany 
Institute and Historical and Art Society, B. University Club, B. Albany Academy 
for Girls, B. Harmanus Bleecker Hall, B. State Armory, B. Park Branch, Union 
Trust Company, L. Turning into Lark street. Looking west over State street. First 
Presbyterian Church, B. Trinity Methodist Church, B. School for Certified Nurses, B. 
Turning into Madison avenue, looking south, Dana Park and Fountain, L. Public 
School No. 24, L. Washington Park, B. Looking through openings to the south, the 
Albany Hospital, L. Academy of the Holy Names, L. Christian Science Church, L. 
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, L. Public School No. 4, B. Dominican Con- 
vent, L. St. Vincent de Paul Church, Roman Catholic, L. Memorial Baptist Church, 
B. Albany Fire Department Steamer House No. 10, B. At Allen street, looking south, 
The Aurania Club, L. At Manning Boulevard notice the attractive boulevard system, 
B. Return trip can be made on same car. 



No. 3. SECOND AND DELAWARE AVENUES. 

Take car going south on South Pearl street at corner of State street, marked 
Second avenue. Ask for transfer to Delaware avenue. This car passes: Albany 
County Bank, L. Globe Hotel, B. Through the South Pearl street shopping district. 
City Building, B. Proctor's Theatre, B. Majestic Theatre, B. Looking west up 
Schuyler street, the Schuyler Mansion, B. Looking east on Fourth avenue, Albany 
Fire Department, Steamer House No. 5, L. Public Bath No. 2, L. On Second avenue. 
Public School No. 17, B. Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Roman Catholic, L. 
Albany Fire Department, Steamer House No. 9, B. Transfer to Delaware avenue car 
at Second and Delaware avenues. Calvary Church, Evangelical Association, L. Albany 
Fire Department, Steamer House, B. Beaver Park and Playground, B. The Peni- 
tentiary, L. Public School No. 2.5, L. Dana Park and Fountain, L. In crossing 
Madison avenue, Fourth Precinct Station House, B. Public School No. 11, B. On 
Lark street, School for Certified Nurses, L. Trinity Methodist Church, L. Turning 
into Washington avenue. Park Branch, Union Trust Company, B. State Armory, L. 
Harmanus Bleecker Hall, L. Albany Academy for Girls, L. University Club, L. 
Albany Institute and Historical and Art Society, L. The Lathrop Memorial, B. Fort 
Orange Club, B. Looking north on Swan street. All Saints' Cathedral, Episcopal, L. 
State Education Building, L. The Capitol, B. The Civic Centre, Capitol and 
Academy Parks. The Albany Academy, L. The High School, L. The State Hall, L. 
The City Hall, L. Looking across park on State street. Calvary Baptist Church, B. 
On State street, Adelphi Club, B. Agricultural and Geological Hall, B. St. Peter's 
Church, Episcopal, L. Albany County Building, L. Albany Club, B. Empire Theatre, 
B. Albany City Savings Institution, B. The Ten Eyck, L. Globe Hotel, B. Albany 
County Bank, B. State Bank, L. Mechanics' and Farmers' Bank, L. National Sav- 
ings Bank, B. National Commercial Bank, B. Union Trust Co., L. The Hampton, B. 
First National Bank, L. Albany Trust Company, L. Turning into Broadway, the 
Post Office, B. Albany Exchange Savings Bank, L. Keeler's Hotel, L. The Stan- 
a wix, B. Broadway Central Hotel, B. Directory Hotel, L. Railroad Station, B. k 

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SUBURBAN TROLLEY RIDES 

No. 1. Via the Schenectady Railway to Schenectady^ then to Troy, and back 
by the United Traction Company to Alban , , Passes through a 
fine country. Time about 2 3-4 hours. 

No. 2. Via the Schenectady Railway to Schenectady, Ballston, Saratoga and 
Glens Falls. A most interesting ride. Through cars leave Albany 
every hour. Distance 57 miles each way. Time each way 3 hours, 
22 minutes. Return can be made same way or oy Hudson Valley 
Railway via Troy. 

No. 3. Via the Schenectady Railway to Schenectady, changing to the Fonda, 
Johnstown and Gloversville Railway. This trip to Gloversville 
passing through Schenectady, HofFmans, Cranesville, Amsterdam, 
Aikin, Tribes Hill, Johnstown and Gloversville. A beautiful ride 
with a magnificent view of the Mohawk Valley. Distance, 50 
miles. Time 2 hours and 30 minutes. 

No. 4. Via United Traction Company to Troy, change to Hudson Valley 
Railway to Warrensburgh, passing through Watervliet, Troy, 
Waterford, Mechanicville, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, Lake 
George and Warrensburg. A beautiful ride through an historic 
country. Distance each way 72 miles. Time each way 4 hours 
and 45 minutes. Returning take car at Glens Falls for Troy, 
passing through Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Schuylerville, Still- 
water, ISIechanicville and Waterford. 

No. 5. Via Albany and Southern Railway to Hudson, passing through 
Rensselaer, East Greenbush, Nassau, North Chatham, Electric 
Park, Niverville, Valatie, Kinderhook, Stuyvesant Falls, Rossman, 
Stockport Center, Stottville and Hudson. Return same way. 
Distance 37 miles each wav. Time each wav about 2 hours. 



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